1976 Ford Taunus vs. 1999 Mahindra Bolero
To start off, 1999 Mahindra Bolero is newer by 23 year(s). Which means there will be less support and parts availability for 1976 Ford Taunus. In addition, the cost of maintenance, including insurance, on 1976 Ford Taunus would be higher. At 2,521 cc (4 cylinders), 1999 Mahindra Bolero is equipped with a bigger engine. In terms of performance, 1976 Ford Taunus (89 HP @ 5000 RPM) has 27 more horse power than 1999 Mahindra Bolero. (62 HP @ 3200 RPM). In normal driving conditions, 1976 Ford Taunus should accelerate faster than 1999 Mahindra Bolero. With that said, vehicle weight also plays an important factor in acceleration. 1999 Mahindra Bolero weights approximately 585 kg more than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Both vehicles are rear wheel drive (RWD) - it offers better handling in dry conditions; in addition, if you are looking to drift, both vehicles do the job better than front wheel drive vehicles. With that said, do keep in mind that many other factors such as speed and the wear on your tires can also have significant impact on traction and control. Let's talk about torque, 1999 Mahindra Bolero (165 Nm @ 1500 RPM) has 16 more torque (in Nm) than 1976 Ford Taunus. (149 Nm @ 3000 RPM). This means 1999 Mahindra Bolero will have an easier job in driving up hills or pulling heavy equipment than 1976 Ford Taunus.
Compare all specifications:
| 1976 Ford Taunus | 1999 Mahindra Bolero | |
| Make | Ford | Mahindra |
| Model | Taunus | Bolero |
| Year Released | 1976 | 1999 |
| Engine Size | 1993 cc | 2521 cc |
| Engine Cylinders | 6 cylinders | 4 cylinders |
| Engine Type | V | in-line |
| Horse Power | 89 HP | 62 HP |
| Engine RPM | 5000 RPM | 3200 RPM |
| Torque | 149 Nm | 165 Nm |
| Torque RPM | 3000 RPM | 1500 RPM |
| Fuel Type | Gasoline | Diesel |
| Drive Type | Rear | Rear |
| Transmission Type | Manual | Manual |
| Vehicle Weight | 1115 kg | 1700 kg |
